Our Team

Belchertown Eye Care is a full service eye and vision care provider and will take both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients everywhere come to Belchertown Eye Care because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. We are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Belchertown Eye Care, we will listen and do our best to answer all your questions so that we may provide you with the best customized eyewear for your needs. Additionally, at Belchertown Eye Care, we offer vision financing options to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

In our pursuit of excellence, our team specializes in providing the finest eyeglass lenses, with a specialization in customized high-def progressive lenses. Given the increasing exposure to high-intensity blue light and its potential long-term effects on eye health, and our increased screen time, whether be a phone, tablet, or computer, we are dedicated to helping you understand the risks and how to minimize them. We encourage you to explore our website for more information about digital eye strain and our services. We welcome you to become part of our patient family by scheduling an eye exam or bringing your current eyeglass prescription to our Belchertown office.
 

"As a medically trained optometrist, I diagnose, treat and manage ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Uveitis as well as Diabetic Retinopathy in addition to routine eye care and glasses/contact lenses.  I am currently accepting new patients for routine/medical eye exams as well as same day urgent eye care needs."


Dr. Angela Cherniak was born in Bloomington, IN and is a graduate of Indiana University. She completed her Bachelor of Sciences in Biology with a Chemistry minor as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy with a Psychology minor in 2009.  She went on to attend Indiana University School of Optometry.  Dr. Cherniak graduated with her Doctor of Optometry in 2013 following her externships at Eye Surgeons of Indiana and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.
 

For the last 13 years Angela has been practicing her passion in medical optometry and provides a combination of routine eye health as well as comprehensive medical eye care. She is board certified with the National Board of Optometry. She's a member of the American Optometry Association (AOA), as well as the Massachusetts Society of Optometry (MSO) where she sits on the executive board and the legislative committee. She has volunteered for various community organizations in the past and is excited to participate in upcoming charities to provide patients throughout the world with quality eye care.
 

Dr. Cherniak lives in the pioneer valley with her husband, daughter, and pack of pets! The Cherniak family takes full advantage of the area's beautiful recreational activities for every season. The family enjoys a variety of events & festivals throughout the year, including taking in a Red Sox game or heading to NYC for the weekend to take in the sites